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Welwyn West

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About

Welwyn West ward encompasses the western portion of Welwyn village within the larger borough of Welwyn Hatfield. The area is characterised by residential streets and local amenities, centred around the original village core near St. Mary's Church. Its boundaries are largely defined by the A1(M) motorway to the west and the River Mimram to the east, creating a distinct enclave separate from the newer developments of Welwyn Garden City.

The ward includes the residential neighbourhood of Oaklands and the grounds of the former Lockleys estate. A notable local feature is the Digswell Viaduct, a historic railway structure that carries the East Coast Main Line across the Mimram valley. The area maintains a mix of housing types and provides access to the wooded paths and water meadows along the river, offering a contrast to the more urbanised areas nearby.

Area overview

On average Welwyn West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Welwyn West is £77,581 per year. There are 3 schools in Welwyn West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Welwyn West is home to around 6,158 people, with a population density of about 488.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Welwyn West Population
6,158
Population density
488.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.9(+98%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.25(-28%)
Other theft
11.2(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.73(-42%)
Public order
2.92(-44%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,212
84.68%
Other White
276
4.48%
Indian
137
2.23%
Irish
106
1.72%
Other
62
1.01%
Total population: 6,155

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,211
43.75%
Level 3 (A level)
817
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
13.02%
No qualifications
604
11.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
404
7.99%
Total 16+ residents: 5,054

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,031
40.18%
Owns with a mortgage
849
33.09%
Social rents from council
305
11.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
230
8.96%
Other social rented
81
3.16%
Total households: 2,566

Property prices in Welwyn West

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £601,000 in Welwyn West area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Welwyn West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Welwyn West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£781,250
Flats5£228,500
Semi-Detached20£587,500
Terraced15£468,000

10 years median price trend in Welwyn West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welwyn West.

All postcodes in Welwyn West

AL69BY

Bibbs Hall Lane

AL69HY

London Road

AL60QH

Canonsfield Road

AL69GG

Frythe Avenue

AL69NE

Codicote Road

AL69NJ

Kimpton Road

AL69PD

Elmoor Avenue

AL69PN

Hawbush Rise

AL69RJ

Roman Way

AL69RN

Kindersley Close

AL69TE

Darby Drive

AL60XD

Bluebells

AL69FL

Trevena Gardens

AL69LP

Church Street

AL69RP

Carleton Rise

AL69HT

Welwyn By Pass Road

AL69JD

London Road

AL69PB

Glebe Road

AL69SA

Danesbury Park

AL60QW

Whetstone Close

AL60XF

Avenue Court

AL69AU

St Marys Court

AL69FD

Node Way Gardens

AL69GS

Guessens Mews

AL69JT

Saxon Road

AL69LU

Lockleys Drive

AL69NX

Dicket Mead

AL69RQ

Carleton Rise

AL69BW

Lord Mead Lane

AL69EG

High Street

AL69JF

London Road

AL60PN

The Avenue

AL69FN

White Hill

AL69GH

Butterwick Way

AL69LF

Welwyn Hall Gardens

AL60PL

Great North Road

AL69DJ

London Road

AL69FE

Node Way Gardens

AL60HD

Canonsfield Road

AL69JE

Becket Gardens

AL69PZ

Hawbush Rise

AL69EZ

Mimram Walk

AL69JQ

The Crescent

AL69BD

Ayot Little Green

AL69DQ

Parkside

AL69FU

Reeves Court

AL69GE

Tomlinson Court

AL69HQ

Mimram Place

AL69HS

Maran Avenue

AL69LA

Windsor Road

AL69TB

Spinney Lane

AL69TT

Codicote Road

AL69UQ

Welwyn West

AL69LE

The Beeches

AL60PR

Gwynfa Close

AL60QG

Heathbrow Road

AL69BU

Bibbs Hall Lane

AL69EJ

London Road

AL60PJ

Oaklea Wood

AL69BT

Lord Mead Lane

AL69FJ

Welwyn By Pass Road

AL69LR

Wendover Lodge

AL69BB

Water End Lane

AL69BP

Lord Mead Lane

AL69JU

Tudor Road

AL60PX

Great North Road

AL69TP

Reynards Road

AL60QP

Birch Grove

AL69EF

High Street

AL69FP

Clock House Gardens

AL69NA

Forge Lane

AL69QE

Bowmans Close

AL69TF

Spinney Lane

AL69TG

Wych Elm Lane

AL60EQ

Pine Crest

AL60XE

Oak Piece

AL69FR

Clock House Gardens

AL69PA

Elmoor Avenue

AL69PT

Wilga Road

AL69RE

Blakes Way

AL60HU

Treetops

AL69GB

Barbara Court

AL69HB

Ellesfield

AL69HX

London Road

AL69LT

Wendover Drive

AL69RH

Grange Hill

AL69RL

St Marys Close

AL69RR

Dewars Close

AL69FB

Church Place

AL69JA

London Road

AL60TF

Briary Wood Lane

AL69DZ

School Lane

AL69GA

Porteous Court

AL60PH

Canonsfield Road

AL69LX

Church Street

AL69NF

Codicote Road

AL69RA

Carleton Rise

SG48SR

Heath Hill

AL60PT

Oaklea

AL69GF

Frythe Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.